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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.78, 6,245.32 and 2,637.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.78, 6,245.32 and 2,637.67 is: 3,639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.78 : 6,245.32 = 2,637.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.78/6,245.32 = 2,637.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.78x = 6,245.32 × 2,637.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.78x = 16,473,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473,048.79/4,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.83

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